Mariner 8 & 9 Mission (3 ore 32 min, 8 magg 1971 anni – 11 ore 25 min, 27 ottob 1972 anni)
Descrizione:
The 3rd and final pair of spacecraft in the Mariner series designed for Mars exploration -- specifically, the orbit. Mariner 9 successfully reaches Mars and stays in its orbit for nearly a year, revealing Mars' true volcanic nature, great ancient riverbeds, and Mars' two moons.
Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Mars Timeline
Humanity's attempts to make closer studies of Mars
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